Whether you’re a resident of or visitor to Illinois, it’s important to know the laws regarding the sale, purchase and consumption of alcohol. Fake ID’s in Illinois Illinois has strict laws pertaining to the use of a fake ID to acquire alcohol, and when those laws are broken, the penalties can be harsh. According to […]
How Does a Civil Union, Domestic Partnership or Common Law Marriage affect Wrongful Death in Illinois?
The money won in an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit goes to the “next of kin” of the person who died (decedent). For Illinois wrongful death purposes, “next of kin” means the surviving spouse and children. Only if there is no spouse and there are no living children, do the parents and siblings qualify as next […]
Illinois Statutes of Limitations for Civil Cases
If you’re a resident of Illinois who has been injured or has lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to monetary compensation; a personal injury attorney can help. Personal injury law is an umbrella term that covers many specific areas of law including medical malpractice, product liability, vehicle accidents, […]